I Would Be Thy Holy Temple

I would be thy holy temple,
Sacred and indwelt by thee;
Naught then could stain my commission,
‘Tis thy divine charge to me.

Take thou my life, Lord,
In deep submission I pray,
My all to thee dedicating,
Accept my offering today.

Seeking to mirror thy glory,
Living to answer thy call,
Each faithful vow now renewing,
Gladly I yield thee my all.

Time, health and talents presenting,
All that I have shall be thine;
Heart mind and will consecrating,
No longer shall they be mine.

O for a heart of compassion,
Moved at the impulse of love,
Lost ones to bring to thy footstool,
Thy gracious riches to prove!

(by Brindley Boon, from The Salvation Army Songbook, #786)
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2 comments:

  1. GodsDesign1396:16 PM

    What is the meaning of "naught then could stain my commission this thy divine charge to me"?

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  2. Bob Hostetler7:14 PM

    Thanks for the question. It means, if I were "thy holy temple, sacred and indwelt by Thee," then nothing could hold me back from what You've commissioned me to be and to do. Hope that helps.

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